1. Mass Transit Utility Corridor
Integrating Transportation and
Energy Development
Bill Glahn, Minnesota Office of Energy Security
Gayle Prest, City of Minneapolis

2. Overview
A sustainable energy showcase area extending along the proposed 11-mile Central Corridor light rail transit route
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
Transportation
Smart Grid technology
Community involvement

3. Legislative Action
2009 law established Mass Transit Utility Corridor

4. Partners Private, public, non-profit organizations
Provide a coordinated vision for transportation and energy infrastructure development
Develop a showcase model for sustainable transportation and energy practices

5. Goals
Successfully involve the community on initiatives and benefits that are being achieved in the corridor
Achieve 50% higher levels of energy efficiency savings than established in the state goals
Achieve 9.5 GWh of renewable energy supplied or generated within the corridor

6. Benefits Reduced carbon emissions Local jobs
Renewable energy produced within our state
Lower overall energy costs
Develop model we can replicate throughout the state

7. Initiatives
Residential “Quick Fix” and renewable energy programs from utilities
Progressive transportation programs
Energy distribution technologies
Solar energy on large buildings

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